photo by Amy Clarke
Morning Pointe hosted a Retired Teachers Luncheon featuring several residents who retired in the field of teaching,
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence in Collegedale celebrated their accomplishments by connecting the residents with others in the same field. Numerous retired teachers and principals across Hamilton County turned out for the special event. They all enjoyed reminiscing about their teaching years.
In attendance:
Resident Joanne Johnson, Silva North Carolina (teacher and guidance counselor)
Resident – Clyde Shankle – teacher Hamilton County
Resident - Vivian Woods – Hamilton County
Retired teachers and principals:
Billie Jenno – Hamilton county – Wallace A.
Smith Elem
Roni Blankenship – Birchwood Elem – Hamilton county
Joy Black – McConnell Elementary
Mary Walker – Apison Elementary
Jim Delaney and wife Eileen Delaney who is daughter in-law- of resident Evelyn Delaney,– Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Notre Dame
Active teachers:
Jill King – daughter of resident Connie Nelson
Lorey Dill - daughter of resident Patricia Evans